Rachel Hutton
Reporter
FeaturesRachel Hutton writes lifestyle and human-interest stories for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She was previously the editor of Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Home magazines and City Pages' food critic. She's especially interested in profiling notable Minnesotans to explore their impact and complexity and telling stories that reveal the human impact of issues in the news.
Latest from Rachel Hutton
One person dies in house fire near Bemidji
Firefighters battled the blaze in Port Hope Township for about six hours.
February 18, 2026
Minnesota experiencing country’s largest-known outbreak of sexually transmitted ringworm
TMVII is an emerging, fungal-based STI most prevalent among men who have sex with men.
February 14, 2026
How to pick a camp that fits your kid
A look at factors to consider — including some many caregivers forget — and how to stretch your child’s boundaries.
February 9, 2026
What’s it like to live in Minnesota right now? Life in the shadow of ICE.
We asked people how their lives have changed, or not changed.
February 3, 2026
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How to talk to kids about ICE
Experts explain why hard conversations can be reassuring, suggest age-appropriate information to share.
January 28, 2026
This suburban dad’s rant became touchpoint of ICE opposition
A candid, profanity-laced interview turned a bald soccer dad into an unlikely activist as federal agents clamped down on Minneapolis.
January 27, 2026
Viewing violent ICE videos takes a toll. Here’s how to protect your mental health.
“You just have to pay attention differently,” Minneapolis criminology professor explains.
January 26, 2026
Wondering what to do indoors with kids on a cold day? Visit one of these indoor Twin Cities playgrounds.
We tested 10 municipal play areas around the metro that get kids’ energy out for $10 or less.
January 18, 2026
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When the news is too much, find solace in these 10 local spaces
Music, art, nature, beauty all showcase why we live in the Twin Cities.
January 11, 2026
What ICE agents can and can’t do — and what legal rights the public has during encounters
Our FAQ on warrants, masks and what legal observers can document.
January 10, 2026
Editor's Pick
Northern Lights: 11 memorable Minnesotans we lost this year
Legislator Melissa Hortman, baker Marjorie Johnson and Viking Jim Marshall are among those who made lasting change.
December 31, 2025
Minnesota’s magical, maximalist Christmas-shopping tradition
Fifty trees and thousands of handmade ornaments make for one very merry St. Paul shop.
December 16, 2025
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